AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Bank Under Pressure: A weeklong siege in Qusra south of Nablus has left Palestinian homes cut off from water and electricity, with roads blocked and a house reportedly seized and turned into a barracks—sparking rare US and Vatican rebukes and renewed debate over whether Israel can restrain violent settlers. Water Theft Hits Farming: In the Jordan Valley, settlers siphoned irrigation water from Fasayil, cutting off livelihoods and forcing farmers to abandon crops, as Palestinians report a broader pattern of water and sanitation seizures. Gaza Ceasefire Politics: Hamas urged mediators and guarantors in Cairo to push Israel to approve the roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, including halting killings and ground incursions. Aid for Agriculture: Saudi KSrelief signed a program to rehabilitate 75,000 square meters of Gaza farmland for 75 families, supplying irrigation networks, seedlings, and training to boost food security. Business Spotlight: Palestine’s Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) reported strong first-half 2026 results, with revenues up to USD 688.2m and EBITDA rising 55% to USD 44m. Regional Trade Risk: With Hormuz and wider shipping tensions ongoing, analysts warn maritime insecurity is becoming a persistent trade risk that can raise freight and insurance costs for exporters.
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